Sanda vs Muay Thai event that took place in 2006. I'm not sure if this is 56kg or 65kg. The info on the first clip says 65kg but the info on the second part of the match says 56kg.
Anyway, match weight aside the action were quite interesting. The Chinese fighter is very versatile, using combinations of punches, kicks and even knees! I didn't remember seeing any elbows but since elbow pads were worn I think it was allowed. Like past Sanda vs Muay Thai matches in the past, I find if the Thai fighters didn't score a KO, the Chinese will run rings around them accumulating points. I've heard that some Sanda gyms in China now employs Muay Thai coaches to help i,prove their fighters' techniques and from this match it seems to be working. The only thing I'd like to see more from Chinese fighters is the will and ability to stand toe to toe.
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